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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I have done nothing short in my life. I thank Dr. McDonagh and Professor Tonra for coming in. They have dealt with the issue of Ireland's neutrality and our independent foreign policy. It would be difficult to get movement on that. Whatever future questions are asked, the slaughter in Palestine has created greater difficulties to a degree. Obviously, what the Russians have done is part...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I apologise if some of this has been dealt with. Professor Tonra spoke about two things, including security clearance. I do not expect Ireland to have a CIA and I certainly do not expect it to have a whole pile of James Bonds going around the place. However, an ability to analyse information and to be able to put the correct information in front of Government and Ministers is obviously...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Any good students will know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Senator Craughwell would prefer that they be academics that agree with him.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the progress being made in the installation and promotion of communal and district heating schemes in the State; if there are targets for the number that could be installed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I am asking for an update on any progress made in the installation and promotion of communal and district heating systems in the State, any targets for the number that could be installed and if the Minister of State will make a statement on the matter. I do not think he will be shocked I may raise the issue of Carlinn Hall in my supplementary answer. I have met SEAI about possible...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I can just give the Minister of State a number of requests and he could say "Yes". I would be reasonably happy with that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. In fairness, I welcome that the feasibility study was carried out by SEAI with regard to geothermal and heat pump technology to replace what is in the gas-fed system. We all know the issue that 50% was lost. It used to take two units of gas to provide one unit of heat and that there was a loss in the system. I met the SEAI and am very happy it is willing to facilitate...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cybersecurity Policy (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: A lot of us learned, if we had not already understood, the dangers of cybercrime with the HSE attack. We all get scams through mobile phones, whether number generation and a call from Revolut or text messages that plague us every day. It is an issue. It impacts everybody. So many are sent that, unfortunately, even if a small percentage are executed, it will impact a huge number of people...

Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: "We are dealing with acts of international terrorism that were colluded in by the British security forces". That is what the Oireachtas committee on justice said in 2005. That says it all. Bombs ended up on the streets of Dublin and Monaghan. There were 34 victims and a huge number of people were injured. Their families have been impacted all this time. This happened because of British...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: We have had much failure over many years in regard to the provision of the care of the elderly and we have not necessarily put in place those pieces that we should have. Everybody welcomes the greater level of enforcement powers for HIQA and the necessary reforms, and we will support this Bill. However, I do not think it goes quite where it needs to go. Of course, it provides for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I offer my thoughts and wishes to the family of Pat Muckian who died last night following an attack in Dundalk on 3 May. Pat was very respected and was a member of a hugely respected family in Dundalk that has been through a huge tragedy. I wish to put that on record. Regarding the European Commission and the rules on tendering, we all know we need to see accountability and transparency...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his recent engagement with the Spanish Prime Minister, with specific regard to the recognition of a Palestinian state. [21524/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Having murdered 34,183 Palestinians, including more than 13,000 children, Israel is now turning the focus of its genocidal onslaught towards Rafah, the last remaining shelter to some 1.5 million Gazans. Israel's most heinous behaviour is not a new phenomenon for those sheltering in Rafah, the majority of whom will recall the previous onslaughts in the past decade or more. The majority of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: We need to recognise a Palestinian state while there is still a Palestinian people.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I still say we need to take action on those things that we can do-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: -----such as enacting the occupied territories Bill and the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have spoken about greater involvement in relation to Palestine.

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: It is fair to say that people see double standards. I am not taking away from the fact that Germany, the Czech Republic and other member states started with what was not necessarily a helpful outlook with regard to Israel, and that is the nicest way I can put it. We have seen that many in the European Union and its various bodies were overly supportive of Israel and provided cover that was...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 7. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council. [21523/24]